Kenny Chesney is born in Knoxville, Tennessee. After a 1993 launch, he becomes one of the biggest hitmakers of the early-21st century, regularly winning Entertainer of the Year trophies and selling out stadiums in his annual summer concert treks
Apr 25, 1969
Actress Renee Zellweger is born in Katy, Texas. Noted for her roles in "Jerry Maguire," "Bridget Jones's Diary" and "Nurse Betty," she weds country singer Kenny Chesney in 2005, though the marriage will be annulled within a few months
Nov 10, 1979
The Tennessee Volunteers rock the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 40-18, at Knoxville's Neyland Stadium. In the crowd: an 11-year-old Kenny Chesney
Dec 25, 1987
Kenny Chesney receives his first electric guitar for Christmas
Jun 30, 1990
Kenny Chesney begins an 11-day tour of the Soviet Union as a member of the East Tennessee State University Senior Bluegrass Band, visiting in conjunction with the International Folk Arts Festival
Dec 15, 1990
Kenny Chesney graduates from East Tennessee State
Jan 13, 1991
Kenny Chesney moves from East Tennessee to Nashville, where he becomes one of country's first superstars of the early-21st century
Mar 3, 1991
Kenny Chesney passes his first audition to perform at Nashville's songwriter venue, The Bluebird Cafe
May 20, 1992
Kenny Chesney signs his first songwriting contract, with Acuff-Rose Music in Nashville, for $250 a week
Jun 30, 1993
Kenny Chesney signs his first recording contract, with Capricorn Records
